
Government seeks to unify beer taxes
Ruling-party lawmakers and the government seek to unify the tax rate on beer and beer-like beverages over a 10-year peri...
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Tokyo police conduct anti-terrorism drill
Tokyo Metropolitan Police conduct a drill simulating a response to terrorists storming an elementary school.
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Majority in survey oppose expanded SDF duties
A Nippon TV and affiliate station survey finds that a majority of respondents do not support the move to allow self-defe...
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Two climbers die on Mt. Fuji
A search party finds a second climber's body on Mt. Fuji after two men slipped ascending the peak on Sunday.
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